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Liz Koskiniemi, left, and Janet Kylie painted the town with colorful fiber art made from yarn. Afghans, covered rocks and yarn art can be found around Staples - called yarn bombing. The yarn bombing is to draw attention to the Heritage Arts Fiber Festival Friday, Sept. 22, and Saturday, Sept. 23,...
Erin Walsh, MA, will be the featured speaker at Digital Daze, a community forum to discuss the abuses of social media. Walsh’s presentation starts at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at Central Lakes College in Staples, and she will be a part of a panel discussion following her talk. Other panelists...
Lakewood Care Center was the site of a classic car and tractor show for residents, staff and volunteers to enjoy Sept. 15. After inspecting the cars and tractors, the group posed for a photo. (Staples World photo by Mark Anderson)  
Hobbit Day is observed annually on Sept. 22. In the world of Middle-earth, Bilbo and Frodo Baggins share a birthday which is celebrated on Sept. 22. According to the books The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy written by J.R.R. Tolkien, Bilbo and Frodo were born during the Third Age in the...
There are many disabilities veterans and VA medical staff seem to overlook or set aside indefinitely, causing veterans to miss out on an opportunity to file a claim for a service-connected disability. Take a look at the Top 10 Overlooked Disabilities missed by veterans and VA medical staff. 1)...
The Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Teacher Award annually recognizes America’s best educators who instill a sense of national pride in their students. Teachers who promote civic responsibility, flag etiquette and patriotism are prime candidates for this award. Do you know a teacher who plans...
Today, Minnesota is aging like never before. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, the state’s 65 and older population is the fastest growing age group. This means that the number of people stepping into caregiver roles to ensure the health and well being of older adults is climbing, as...
A multi-year, multi-million dollar project aimed at bringing high-speed internet access to all residents in Region Five continues with broadband expansion and exploration into the rural areas of Todd and Wadena counties. The project is a cooperative effort involving regional telecommunications...
Women in Philanthropy (WIP), a program of Lakewood Health System, is currently accepting grant applications for programs that focus on physical and mental health of children and youth. Applications must be submitted by Oct. 10. The WIP group offers competitive grant dollars to surrounding...
On Sept. 10, a resident reported to Staples Police that someone had tied a red colored balloon to a sewer grate, at the intersection of 7th Street SE and Dakota Ave. SE. The resident was concerned about this, due to the children in the neighborhood. The red colored balloon is associated with a...

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